Richard Lee Simpson

Richard Lee Simpson, 74, passed away on Sept. 18, 2020 after a short bout with cancer. He was born Aug. 28, 1946 to Arthur and Ruth (McCombs) Simpson in Webb City. Simpson graduated from Webb City High School in 1964, then completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Kansas State College and his masters’ degree at Missouri State University in Springfield. Simpson worked for Missouri Crippled Children Service for over 30 years and was always proud of the work that program provided children and their families. Simpson served in the Missouri National Guard for seven years. At the time of his death Simpson was attending Central Christian Church in Springfield. In May of 1977, Simpson married Jane Beamer. She passed away in May of 2016. Simpson is survived by Carolyn Condict of the home, his son, Mike and daughter-in-law, Jeanne (Forkner) of Hope, Ark., his sister, Saundra Allen of Webb City, two nieces, a nephew, extended family, and a great many friends. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 5 p.m. at Danforth Cemetery, located east of Springfield off East Division on Farm Road213. In lieu of flowers, a contribution should be made to the Salvation Army of Springfield and may be mailed to the funeral home, PO Box 217, Ash Grove, MO 65604.